Doctor’s Degrees in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Education Levels of Adult Health Nursing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 88 people earned their doctor's degree in adult health nursing. This makes it the 191st most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in adult health nursing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,656 |
| Graduate Certificate | 341 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 142 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 88 |
| Associate Degree | 68 |
Earnings of Adult Health Nursing Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in adult health nursing. About 90.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 80 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of adult health nursing doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 55 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Most Popular Adult Health Nursing Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in adult health nursing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Duke University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Duke. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Iowa is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Iowa. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from University at Buffalo. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Mercer University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Mercer. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Oklahoma City University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,836 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from OCU. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from UC. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Brandman University. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Brandman. Of these students, 67% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Tulsa comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,758 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from University of Tulsa. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stony Brook University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Hunter College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Hunter. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from NYU. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is College of Staten Island CUNY. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from CSI.
The 12th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Winona State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,388 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,612 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Winona State.
The 12th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Molloy College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Molloy.
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in adult health nursing. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,249 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Nebraska Methodist College.
The 15th most popular school in the country for adult health nursing majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Loma Linda University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in adult health nursing from Loma Linda University.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to adult health nursing that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 7,474 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,403 |
| Registered Nursing | 976 |
| Nursing Science | 927 |
| Nursing Administration | 725 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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